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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-09-15

Douglass F. Carlin, chief clerk at the
Cheyenne agency, was married the
other day to Maiden Duprest, the
wealthiest Indian heiress on the Sioux
Indian reservation. Carlin is related to
prominent officers and to the Carlins of
Illinois. Over one thousand Indians
witnessed the ceremonies and the festiv-
tiles lasted three days.-La,Crence Ga
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-09-15

The Prohibition Republicans, as
Father Griffin insists on calling the op'
position, will insist in putting an anti
saloon plank in the Republican plat
form. This is chaff in the traps to
catch birds.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-09-15
SATURDAY., October 18th, 4
SHERIFF'S SALE.

T Under AND BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER
y of sale issued by the Clerk Of the District
Court of Dickinson county, State of Kansas, in
cause pending therein, wherein Robert Chaplin
and Frank W. Chesebro, partners as Chaplin &
Chesebro are plaintiffs, and George A. Palmer
MaryW Palmer, George w. Carpenter, Mary s.
Allison and Charles, L. Ely are defendants, will
on
Saturday, October 18th, A. D. 1887,
at the front door Of the court house. in the city
Abilene, County of Dickinson, State of Kansas
at 10 O'Clock a. m. of said day sell to the highest
bidder for cash, the following real estate to-wit
the south half Of the southeast quarter OF section
seventeen QO township sixteen Q6) south OF
range ~ east of the p. NJ. superior to all in
terests of said defendants, George W. Carpenter
and Mary s. Allison, in Dickinson county, state of
Kansas. The said real estate will be sold pur-
suant to the judgment of the Court in said
cause recited in said order of sale.
witness my hand this 9th day OF Sept. A. D.
1887.
ID. MILLER,
3-st Sheriff of Dickinson County
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-09-15

The Lawrence Gazette says: 1--WE
never see the Topeka Democrat, but
from references to it in our exchanges
of late, we should judge that it needs a
good dose of yermifuge.''
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-09-15
Notice of Final Settlement,

In the Probate Court within and for the county
of Dickinson, State Of Kansas In the matter of
the estate OF William Volkman deceased.
The creditors OF said estate and all persons
interested, are hereby notified that the under
signed administrator intends to make final set
Element of said estate On the third Monday of
October A. d. 1887, term of said Probate Court,
or as soon thereafter as hearing can be had
RINHARD RUBIN,
Administrator OF the estate of William Voik-
man deceased.
Burton & MOORE, Attorne 6.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-09-15

We think the city council has done a
good thing in calling an election to vote
bonds to put up city building. The
building will be a credit to our growing
city, and will give employment to labor
that will help to tide a worthy class
over the coming winter.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-09-15
STATE OF KANSAS, / 90

In the Probate Court in and for said County
and State.
In the matter of the estate of William A. Tudor
deceased;
Notice is hereby given that Friday, the 10th
day of September, A, ID, 1887, at 10 O'Clock a. m
of said day, at the court room In Abilene in the
County OF Dickinson, State OF Kansas, has been
appointed for hearing the application OF Isaac r.
Tudor. praying that document now on ile in
ament Of William A. Tudor, deceased, be allowed
as the will OF said deceased, and be admitted to
probate, at which time asd place all persons In
terested therein may appeal and contest the same.
and show cause, II they can, why the prayer
the said Isaac A. Tudor should not be granted OF
STALL W. p. SEEDS, Probate Judge.
SMITH a russell, Atty's for l. F. Tudor 2-3t
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-09-15

1t is remarkable fact that as the
ides of November loom in sight the
affection of the average politician for
the plain everyday workingman be-
comes very solicitous.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-09-15
SHERIFF'S SALE,

TfNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF AN EXECU-
~ tioe issued by the Clerk Of District Court OF
Dickinson CO, siste of Kansas, in a cause pending
therein, wherein Ha,isH & Parker are plaintiffs,
and John A. Grove IS defendsat; Twin on
Saturday, September 18th, A. q. 1887
Al the front door Of the court house. in the city Of
Abilene, County Of Dickinson, State Of Kansas, at
ii o'clock a, m. OF said day cell to the highest
bidder fox cash. the following real estate, to-wit
lot sixteen (i6) In block twenty-three (2s) in
Kirbys addition TO the city Of Abilene In Dickin-
son county, Kansas. The said real estate via be
sold pursuant TO the judgment Of the court IN
said cause recited In said execution.
Witness my hand this I2th day Of August, A.
D.iss7.
III. MILLER,
Dist. Sheriff OF Dickinson county, Kan.
BY !. THOMPSON, Deputy Sheriff
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-09-15

The Abilene REFLECTOR adorns the
exchange table of this Office this week
for the first time. 1t is one of the news
lest, best edited and purely Democratic
papers in the state.-Bordett BUgk.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-09-15

Secretary Lamar and Commissioner
Sparks are kept very busy undoing the
enormous land frauds, that grew up
under former administrations, and they
are doing the work well.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-09-15

Agents who now soliciting subscriptions to the
WEEKLY DETROIT FREE PRESS under its
special offer of FOUR MONTHS FOR TWENTY
FIVE CENTS. making Three to Five Dollars
per day with very little effort We want agents
to represent at all the County and District Fairs
and in every town in the United States. Send for
credentials and agents outfit at once. Very liberal
commissions and cash prizes for largest lists
DON'T FORGET that any can have THE
WEEKLY FREE PRESS sent to their address
Four Months Trial for IS cents.
Address
THE FREE PRESS CO.,
Detroit, Mich.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-09-15
Saturday, October 18th, A. D. Is
Publication Notice.
Land ONCE at salIna,l 90 co.

Land ONCE at sallna,l % 90
Kas., Aug "a, 1887. Sz'oz'
/, Marriott Grice, of Dickinson County, Kansas,
who made additional Homestead Application No.
of the 9th P. NJ, do hereby give notice OF my in,
tention to make final proof TO establish my claim
20 the land above described, and that expect to
prove nv residence and cultivation before the
Probate Court of Dickinson County, at Abilene
Kansas on october lst 1887, by two OF the follow
ing witnesses: Chas A. Hodge, j. B. Case, Alex.
Adams, T. j. Laney, all OF Dickinson County,
Kansas. Pol MARRIOTT GRICE,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-09-15
For Exchange.

City property in Abilene, consisting
of good dwelling house, and livery
stable well stocked and equipped, doing
a first-class business, which will be ex-
changed for cattle. A rare bargain.
INQUIRE at this office. 3-2t
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-09-15

Henri George and DR., McGlynn
keep up heir anti-poverty meetings in
New York. Report says the meetings
are well attended and much enthusiasm
EXPRESSED.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-09-15
1t is said that Fred Grant is can
didate for the Republican nomination
for secretary of state of New York.

Government Actuary Elliott estimates
the population of the United States
Juue 80, at 1888, OOO-1, 479, 900 more
than June 80, 1856.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-09-15

1t is said that the government still
owns 100000 acres of land in
Nevada.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-09-15
Office Moved.

DR.. Ross has moved his Office from
Broadway to his residence on buckeye
Aye, west side, two doors south of
Sixth street. 3-2t
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-09-15

D. G.. Smith says his drug store is
headquarters for mixed paints, white
lead and linSeed oil.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20
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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20
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faStm age furnished Tor COWS and colts
from now until November or December
Lo,, far Io.. ,,ant two loIIors c,r sbo,+er
TINA ca.tI,. Will cot f. IN .;v voeks
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Lawns IN Abundance at ~ b. JoSeY q
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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20
GROCE RTE 8.

We carry full line all the year
round. We Offer these goods as low
as the Lowest. You can save money
by calling on ~ before making your
purchases. We keep 4 full stock AT
all times, and are constantly recciv-
ing new Gods and are selling them
at very small profit.
We also sell the Household Sewing
Machine. which posS s>es many points OF
excellence. 1t is easy running, a self
setting needle, both a. to height and po-
sitIOn with reference to TIE shuttle. il Is
self threading, excepting one eyelet IN the
needle bar 1t viii band itself running
either way. The attachments Of tn" ma
chine are complete and Of the latest and
best patterns The Household Is model
Of. catnes> and beauty. This machine
is guranteeI for five years.
MILES hand made Eagle shoes Sl.c-
cialty, every pair Warranted.
Competition is the life Of trade. Pur-
cha~ers Will 20 where they can get the
best goods for the least money.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20
wake Forest College Commences
Dsfnt

Oar thanks are due the Marshals
Of Wake Forest College for a han l.
some ticket OF in> itation to attend
thu commencement exercises which,
ONE of June Z, s, ana 9.
Nj. }. II. Mills, and Honorable
'. ". Ransom deliver the adj iresst 8
aud Rev. +. Armitage, ID. H., of
New York, delivers the srno
Orations bJ tie senior class also WI,
~ d, livcred. The Marshals ar,
Messre. W. G. Carr, T. +. Holding
and ID. I. ROwden Of tie Euzehan
Society, and Messrs. 5. 5 Woody,
L. VI. Watson, and ". L .Carmichael
otthe PhiIomat4eslan Society. Kes-
nicA's Richmond band will furnish
the music.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20
$50 Acres

FOR SALE-rtree hundred and
fifty acres Of land for sle in ooc
tract. POO acres in a state of cuitiva~
tlor, $50 acres In wood land, goo
buildings on the place for one family.
This tract is located withi1 t'o
miles and half Of tie town of SCOT
lunl Neck.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20
1000 Acres

FOR SALE-One thousand acres
of land, three mills from the town of
Scou4nd Neck, 800 aces of which
are cleared. ] be Scn:Iaud Neck
Branch r. r. runs through this place.
Thi, one Of tn tinast grain and
stock farms in this part OF the State
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20
$50 Acres

FOR SALE-Ftye hundred and
fifty three acres On the Scotland
Neck Branch r. X. n! ont six miles
from Tie town OF Scotland Neck,
and a mile from Spring Hill. Two
hundred and fifty acres Of TINS l,nG
are old fields and the balance Is tim
bered Land.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20

FO~ Sale One machine shop two
stories high, the rooms both up ard
down are each % by 80 feet eli
line On fist flor and giI saw, cut
off saw and rip saw and two latheS
on same taOI--shattlng swung over
head.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20
Eief

We are sorry to announce the
death of the infant child Of MIR. and
Mrs. W. II. Sc 1T, whlcl occurred
last Saturday. 1t WIS buried in the
Baptist Cemetery Sunday afternoon
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20

For Sale-One dwelling on Roam
oke street, four rooms on fir floor,
two rooms on second floor located
Oh lot TOO feet by POO feet. Two
halls large.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20

For Sale--One dwelling two
rooms, cook-roem and dining room
arden. stables a tached. well in
yard house located Oh Main and
Sixth streets.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20
800 Acres

FOR SALE-Arotnor tract Of
land OF 800 aces 100 acres rlt AIRED
good buildings on tn" place for one
family. This place is within l"ss
than three niles Of town.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20

FOR SALE-Sixty vacant town
Iots. Terms easy and prices low 10
suit the convenience of purchasers.
For terms ana conditions apply TO
". II kITCHIN, Scotland Neck \.
{. OH e at corner IF Man & Tenth
SIS.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20

For Sale--OIc dwell ing on Rcan-
Oke aad Sixth streets cottage -four
oom~. one hall, {. ok room and din
trg on, ab'eS. gardcl at
tached. 600 water In lot.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20

S4ilie Watson; Lady Leathe.bridge. Miss
Eva k'tchin; Lady Valera Westenle,yh.
1lss Lnia Randolph. Admission -, >,
and % coats.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20
W.H.KETCHIN.
SCOTLAND NECK,
HALIFAX Co,
\. C..
he THANKS HIS PAPER.

NJ. Editor: | was induced by reading
your good paper to try Or. HaTter's Iron
Tonic for d-blItv. liver disorder and
scrofula, and three bottles have cured
me. Accept my thanks. JOS. c. Bogss.
Elk.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20

For Nale--Due large two ~lo~y
store on Msin street - b. -
fee, al j. warehouse -ttac e..
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20
100 Acres

FOR SALk-One hundred acres
adjoining the co. p ration of the town
with twelve tenant houses.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20
GEN ERAI..


The MocrcsviIle Home and SrLo.J
edited bv Mr.. T. n Aj.Ts,,ht,a
has done away with its .p.r.,t
oil ,,.o',a, 80 - 'D 'D's "e q"
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Ia Charleston. :. c.. Jas. week the
Episcopal Convention bIed
A colored delecate was Ir,sept.
therefore representatives from four.
o.,,
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Last week a cyclone passed
across pant of Nebraska and did
much damage.
Near " ashlngton. IND, lat week
.. mr.. Sanford shot his sixteen
y ear old son Tor a burglar The
young man was aeleep walking IN
the yard. The old man got bis gun
"yho IL that2" three times. fired
kiIlino his son INSTANTLY
Windsor Lc,Iooy to Mr. r. II. Swain
who takes char,e of # The IDdJpy
has our best wishes Its editorial,
= = ''p'' '""S s'0o' anu S00"0'
A young man in Pixmoutn n
c.. adyertises for lady co-rsspou.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20

For Sale-Two large store rooms
Il der one roof, each ~ by - 1cet
on Main street.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20

For Sale One dwelling house on
; xth ,treet. Scotland Ne K. four
room cottage, CO, k-room ani
dining room g"o} wei OF water.
ard aui garlen attached.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20
This !, court week.

Keep your crop clean from the start.
MISS Mamie Mat is visiting at DR..
fuhn>ou'>.
Gar horse furnished an interesting rug
away Monday.
We have guinea chicken that lays
TWO e--s day often.
Miss Bertha RolhschiId returned to
Richmond, va Tuesday.
I,cy. MIR. P, D, Gold preached in Kchu
l,. e.. urch last Sunday.
Tie type~ made US say last week Mis-,
Mite Thorpe for Miss Skeldlethorpe.
HrC'au,1c K5tchin came down rom Hal
fax Saturday to spend Sunday in town.
The Scotland Neck band plays a very
good tune now. Keep the hand going
boys.
Ofour lawyers, Messrs. Dunn. Smith.
Lewis ard Kitchm went to Halifax Mon,
day on business
Mcs~rs. Watson and Newcombe arc N
this vicinity. They are in the interests
of Patent MIL Dress.
Nc>srS Robt. Burroughs and VII
lo0ghby ROBINSON passed through this
place for Halifax Tuesday,
Mr. Richard Pei has a hen which has
thjrly-one chickens in her present young
brood That's good hon.
Mr. D. W Wnsted of GreenvllIe was
in town Sunday and Monday. lie finds
Scotland Neck pretty p ace 4
Nj. Stephen Andrews, of Palmyra,
Tuesday conveyed negro. Jonas Will
Han> to jail for getting goods under false
prctense.
Frank Curtis, colored. who stole Mr.
Ljvermon-s collars in this place a few
weeks ago, GOT two years in the pemten-
uary.
Sam Davis. colorei, was convicted of
banning Mr., Wnsht's stables and was
sentence" oy Judge ohlPP 10 10 years |"
the FeH'!e HjiarY'
,,;..I.,.,. \!.,.,,;,,.r - n.,..1.u.,., ~.
b,I hoan ,.,.:,;n,, har ,;ytan %rl ~ w W
Dunn, Tor several weeks, returned hone
IaSI r.oay'
Nr Masses O,ne,,ho;o.r Will, oco,,,
,,.r...lj. L,,,,a :, r;. ,,foco w.. ,an.,,
II...i;1 bu.,ro.., l,,ro r,r s,,,or,1 ,-oo,,. j.,
H.. ro....,+,,....,
The new Baptist organ has come and
Is in tie church all right, 1t has fine
toue and IS an elegant instrument. it
W., A. I. LNermon, OF KoXobei, pass
e. iar'uSh TINS place Monday on his way
u Halifax court lie VIII attend the
Dental Association before he re
turns. lie VIII become full ttedged
dentist In the near future.
s,.a ,u,,
l." 'r' ''',,
~. , CIV ~ 'i''','N lo-''- . i->
i"e other jnrTmen from thus Post-otfice
1'@ <ie~>rS- bennett AIjS0r'oN, Collin
'''f, AMI W }. FuGh.
G.,-. wall ,1ro.s.d mon uoro ~ ,bic
,.....l..t real. rLor I,n,n b,,r,od SOM. or
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20

U\pp ENINGS IN AND AROUND
SCOTLAND NEIGHBOUR PEOPLE
AND THEIR MOVEMENTS.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20

BRICK MANUEL LTURER.
wiz take contracts for furn .sa,ns DI,k
a. cheap A. the next man. aa3 give better
WORK. Satisfaction guarantees. he
best brick III the market maAs -" 3. "a a.
owcst prices. Give him t-.o
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20

y. Elmondson runs Cotton Gin and
Grist Mil daily at Greenwood, which he
give, his entire attention. Orders soho
tied ana promtlY attended to
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20

Albert Tabor the negro who at
tempted to commit a dastsrdly
crime after having broken open a
house near Oxford. \. c., has heen
found guilty in Granville County,,
and will hang on Jane IS til.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20

The Franklin Times tells Of a
large eagle killed near that place
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20

The Little Clipper of RockA Mt.
has sold out to Mr.. John B. Lewis
of the Ph0enir.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20

Simmons & Narlv & ]
J. NJ. Grizz .rd Attys L,
nay-l3 g.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20

The next Episcopal Convention Of
this "tate will meet in Salisbury
II 1t May.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20

Prof L. f. Gorham, the young Wash
Iugt)n City eIocuuonist, gave an enter~
tainmcnt in EdmondS0n Hall
Tuesday night. Those vino
attended Iaughed much at his come
pieces and if the house had been full, of
course there would have been more fun
as We all know that the larger the crowd
the easier to get up a hearty laugh. Those
who failed to attend missed a treat,
There WIS a piece which was especially
fine, that can not be surpassed, that was
s. Itratfu,r Sam : | pttpr' -
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-03-26
A Witch'S Ladder,

In the current number of the FOlR
Lore Journal, DIR. COLES publishes a
drawing of "Witch's Ladder" found
in space between roof and floor in an
old Somerset house. There were sew
aral broomsticks there, very ancient,
and witchs chair, made of oak and
ash, if not "of oak, and ash, and thorn.
The great treasure was the witch's
ladder, made of a new rope, inter
woven with feathers of birds. What
was the use of the ladder? The neigh
bors recognized it at once Us a witch's.
Eut how does she employ it? The old
woman will not tell. and we cannot,
says the London NeWs, as our fathers
did, put them in the pilniewinks for
the benefit of folk lore. One wicked
old lady admits that she "knows the
use of the candle with pins in it, of the
apple With pins in it, and of the rope
with feathers" Every woman has her
price, and the old lady, who never took
gold, took diamonds. What will this
old witch take for her secret? The
odd thing is that students of the old
witch books know nothing, in England
nor in France apparently, of the witch's
adder. Can it be found in Michelet,
or Bodin. or Reginald Scott, or Hut h
inson, or in the "Malleus Maletica-
rum?" Nobody seems to know,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-03-26

mountains run somewhere not far
rom the rim, making of each a great
shallow, irregular basin, and the high
est range of mountains is nearest the
largest ocean. In North America, for
example, the Pacific Ocean is larger
than the Atlantic; the Rocky Noun
tains, which face the Pacific, are higher
than the eastern ranges that face the
Atlantic. The same thing is true of
the other continents. During the
struggle of the imprisoned giant Fire
to make his escape, many changes have
aiken place in the shape of the land,
but the changes have been sort of
growth or development; the continents
have gradually become larger, the land
has slowly been lifted up out of the
water.
Lay ed rocks are OF as many kinds
as Sc chores and lake bottoms. Some
Of = IN is fine mud, some sand, some
pc Iles, and some broken bits of stone
Or Coral cemented together and hard
ened into rock. A layer has often b en-
traced from its condition as mud or
sind to the place where it is "a layer of
solid rock, with all the different stages
Of change between. In the layered
rock sea-shells lie just as they lie in the
waters bottom. You remember how
Hugh Miller saw, on the slab OF sand
stone his hammer laid open, ripple
marks such as he had often seen in the
sands of Cromarty Firth, and he knew
he had come upon an ancient sea-
beach. Think how strange it must
seem to lift one layer of rock from an
other and find there the impression of
raindrops-the record of rainstorm
that had swept over some lonely sea-
shore millions of years ago, which yet
is as clearly to be read as if the drops
had fallen yesterday. "ne mountain
ranges on the face of the earth are
only the wrinkles of its crust, made as
the cooling earth beneath shrunk and
became smaller. - Hdrper'S Young
People.